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BK53 WJZ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,969 mi
Last recorded94,969 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 WJZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 94,969 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 89,295 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and o/s/rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 89,295 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective will not pull out (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and o/s/rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 82,775 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 74,098 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 66,059 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 64,671 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 64,620 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 47,280 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 32,145 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 17,138 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 13,711 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 75?

Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
5,824
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
103,127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82,341
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,066
Registration plate lamp not working 33,396
Direction indicator incorrect colour 27,329
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BK53 WJZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 68,100 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 75 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK53 WJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BK53 WJZ registered?

BK53 WJZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BK53 WJZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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